Antech Diagnostics Test Guide
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Canine Parvovirus Antibody Titer
- Test Code
- T690
- Results:
- 1-3 days.
- Specimen
- 0.5Â mL serum in red top or serum separator tube.
- Test Description
- Parvovirus IgG, Parvovirus IgM
Evaluation of IgM and IgG titers consistent with Canine Parvovirus exposure. Titers must be interpreted in light of previous vaccination and clinical signs.
Interferences: Marked hemolysis or marked lipemia (if unable to clear by centrifugation).
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Canine Parvovirus PCR
- Test Code
- S8710
- Results:
- 4-7 days.
- Specimen
- 2.0 grams of feces, or GI tissue (2 mm biopsy) without preservative.
- Test Description
- Detection of canine parvovirus in feces or GI tissue.
Note: Vaccination for canine parvovirus within the previous 2-3 weeks may result in false positive results.
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Canine Respiratory PCR Panel
- Test Code
- T995
- Results:
- 2-4 days.
- Container
- Culturette and 2 swabs in white tube.
- Specimen
- 2 Sterile Swabs (nasal, deep pharyngeal or conjunctival) for PCR (submitted dry without transport media) and 1 Copan Swab in Gel for Bordetella culture. All swabs sampled from same site.
- Test Description
- Canine Influenza virus (H3N8), Pan Influenza (detects all Influenza Type A, including H3N2; when positive, confirmation by H3N2 specific qPCR), H5N1 Influenza virus, canine adenovirus type 2, canine distemper virus, canine herpesvirus, canine parainfluenza virus, canine resp. coronavirus, Bordetella bronchiseptica, Mycoplasma cynos, and Streptococcus equi subsp. zooepidemicus.
A highly sensitive and specific panel covering the more common etiological agents causing acute respiratory signs in dogs. Includes Distemper, Parainfluenza, Respiratory Coronavirus, Canine Influenza (H3N8), Influenza (H5N1), PanInfluenza, Herpes, Adenovirus Type 2, Bordetella bronchiseptica, Mycoplasma Cynos, and Streptococcus zooepidemicus.
Interferences: Previous or current antibiotic usage may interfere with PCR test results.
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Canine Respiratory PCR with SARS CoV‑2 PCR Panel
- Test Code
- T998
- Results:
- 2-11 days.
- Container
- Culturette and 2 swabs in white tube.
- Specimen
- 2 sterile swabs (nasal, deep pharyngeal or conjunctival) submitted dry without transport media, and 1 culturette. All swabs samples from the same site.
- Test Description
- Canine Respiratory PCR Panel (Canine influenza virus (H3N8), Pan Influenza (detects all Influenza Type A, including H3N2; when positive, confirmation by H3N2 specific qPCR), H5N1 influenza virus, canine adenovirus type 2, canine distemper virus, canine herpesvirus, canine parainfluenza virus, canine resp. coronavirus, Bordetella bronchiseptica, Mycoplasma cynos, Streptococcus equi subsp. zooepidemicus), and SARS‑CoV‑2 PCR add‑on panel.
Canine Respiratory PCR panel to which evaluation for SARS‑CoV‑2 PCR has been added to determine whether the respiratory signs being exhibited could be related to the typical etiologic agents (T995) or potentially SARS‑CoV‑2.
Interferences: Previous or current antibiotic usage may interfere with PCR test results.
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Canine Wisdom Panelâ„¢ Premium
- Test Code
- S14497
- Results:
- 14-21 days
- Specimen
- 1 Canine Wisdom Panelâ„¢ swab kit (2 swabs per kit).
- Test Description
- DNA panel including:
• 267+ genetic health associated variants (inc. MDR1 mutation, vWD, Doberman DCM).
• Breed background detection (350+ breeds).
• Genetic diversity (heterozygosity) scoring (online, client only).
• 50+ physical trait variants (online, client only).
• Genetic relatives matching with other dogs in the database (online, client only).
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Canine Wisdom Panelâ„¢ Premium, Add-on
- Test Code
- S14515
- Results:
- 14-21 days.
- Specimen
- 1 Canine Wisdom Panelâ„¢ swab kit (2 swabs per kit).
- Test Description
- DNA panel including:
• 267+ genetic health associated variants (inc. MDR1 mutation, vWD, Doberman DCM).
• Breed background detection (350+ breeds).
• Genetic diversity (heterozygosity) scoring (online, client only).
• 50+ physical trait variants (online, client only).
• Genetic relatives matching with other dogs in the database (online, client only).
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Canine Wisdom Panelâ„¢ with KeyScreenâ„¢
- Test Code
- KS14497
- Results:
- 1-21 days. 1‑3 days for KeyScreen™. 14‑21 days for Wisdom Panel™.
- Specimen
- 1 Canine Wisdom Panelâ„¢ swab kit (2 swabs per kit).
0.3 grams of fresh feces in ANTECHâ„¢ provided fecal container. - Test Description
- For canine only. Wisdom Panelâ„¢ and first KeyScreenâ„¢ must be submitted at the same time. Follow up submissions must be for the same dog and include matching patient information. The follow up KeyScreenâ„¢ can be submitted within 365 days of the original.
Canine Wisdom Panelâ„¢ including:
• 267+ genetic health associated variants (inc. MDR1 mutation, vWD, Doberman DCM).
• Breed background detection (350+ breeds).
• Genetic diversity (heterozygosity) scoring (online, client only).
• 50+ physical trait variants (online, client only).
• Genetic relatives matching with other dogs in the database (online, client only).
KeyScreenâ„¢ GI Parasite PCR detects 20 individual parasites, and markers for potential Zoonotic Giardia (assemblages/strains A and B), and hookworm (Ancylostoma caninum) Benzimidazole (e.g., Fenbendazole, Febantel) resistance.
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Canine/Feline Ringworm PCR Panel
- Test Code
- T982
- Results:
- 1-5 days.
- Container
- Hair, toothbrush, DTM
- Specimen
- Minimum of 10 plucked hair with roots, skin scraping, or tooth brush sample in sterile, dry container free of liquids or preservative.
- Test Description
- Microsporum spp., M. canis, M. gypseum (Arthroderma gypseum, A. fulvum, A. incurvatum), Trichophyton spp., T. mentagrophytes (Arthroderma benhamiae, A. vanbreuseghemii)
A highly sensitive and specific test used when clinical signs are suggestive of Ringworm infection.
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Canine/Feline Ringworm PCR with Dermatophyte Culture
- Test Code
- T986
- Results:
- 1-21 days.
- Container
- Hair, toothbrush, DTM
- Specimen
- Minimum of 15 plucked hair with roots, or skin scraping, or tooth brush sample in sterile, dry container free of liquids or preservatives.
- Test Description
- Microsporum spp., M. canis, M. gypseum (Arthroderma gypseum, A. fulvum, A. incurvatum), Trichophyton spp., T. mentagrophytes (Arthroderma benhamiae, A. vanbreuseghemii), Culture, Dermatophytes
Evaluation for Ringworm infection via both PCR and standard culture.
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Caprine Arthritis Encephalitis (CAE)
- Test Code
- S16145
- Results:
- 7-10 days.
- Specimen
- 1.0 mL serum in red top or serum separator tube.
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Cardio BNP‑Canine
- Test Code
- T1010
- Results:
- 2-3 days.
- Specimen
- 0.5 mL EDTA plasma injected into BNP tube.
- Test Description
- ANTECH™ Cardio BNP ‑ Canine
This test provides a quantitative assessment of canine heart health by measuring the concentration of the carboxy terminal of the BNP peptide (cBNP), which is released by cardiac myocytes in response to stretch and stress.
Note: Submission requires a specific BNP tube. Draw 2.0Â mL whole blood into a lavender top tube, centrifuge and separate 0.5Â mL plasma from the blood cells and immediately inject the EDTA plasma into a closed BNP tube. Keep sample cold.
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CBC Add-on
- Test Code
- ADD03
- Results:
- 24 hours
- Specimen
- 1.0Â mL EDTA whole blood in lavender top tube.
- Test Description
- Includes WBC, RBC, Hemoglobin, Hematocrit, MCV, MCH, MCHC, Platelet count and Differential: Percent and Absolute Neutrophils, Bands, Lymphocytes, Monocytes, Eosinophils, and Basophils.
Assessment of the quantity and morphology of the erythrocytes, leukocytes and platelets.
Interferences: Marked hemolysis.
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CBC and Fibrinogen
- Test Code
- T332
- Results:
- 24 hours.
- Specimen
- 1.0 mL EDTA whole blood with or without 0.5 mL citrated plasma (preferred for Fibrinogen).
- Test Description
- A Complete Blood Count (CBC) and Fibrinogen.
Interferences: Marked hemolysis and lipemia.
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CBC Recheck
- Test Code
- T330R
- Results:
- 24 hours.
- Specimen
- 1.0Â mL EDTA whole blood in lavender top tube.
- Test Description
- A Complete Blood Count (CBC) reevaluation. Resubmission must be within 4 weeks of original accession.
Interferences: Marked hemolysis and lipemia.
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CBC Small Mammalian
- Test Code
- AE275
- Results:
- 24 hours.
- Specimen
- 0.5Â mL EDTA whole blood in lavender top tube.
- Test Description
- Includes WBC, RBC, Hemoglobin, Hematocrit, MCV, MCH, MCHC, Platelet count and Differential: Percent and Absolute Neutrophils, Heterophils, Bands, Lymphocytes, Monocytes, Eosinophils, Basophils.
Interferences: Marked hemolysis.
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CBC with Reticulocyte Count
- Test Code
- T337
- Results:
- 24 hours.
- Specimen
- 1.0 mL EDTA whole blood.
- Test Description
- Complete Blood Count (CBC) with Retic Count
This includes WBC, RBC, HGB, HCT, MCV, MCH, MCHC, platelet count and estimate, WBC differential, RBC, WBC morphology and a reticulocyte count.
Interferences: Marked hemolysis and lipemia.
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Chemistry Panel with SDMA
- Test Code
- SA804
- Results:
- 24 hours
- Specimen
- 0.5Â mL serum in red top or serum separator tube.
- Test Description
- Includes Alanine Aminotransferase (ALT), Alkaline Phosphatase (ALP), Blood Urea Nitrogen (BUN), Chloride (CL), Creatinine (CREA), Potassium (K), Sodium (NA), Sodium/Potassium Ratio (NA/K), Symmetric dimethylarginine (SDMA), and Total Bilirubin (TBIL), Total Protein (TP).
Interferences: marked hemolysis and lipemia.
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Test Request Forms
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AC
AccuPlex Multi-Test
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COHW
Canine Occult Heartworm Multi-Test
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DERM
Dermatopathology Consult
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Form 1
General
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Form 2
Avian & Exotic
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Form 3
Histopathology/Cytology
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Form 4
Heartworm Multi-Test
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Form 6
Equine
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Form 7
Equine Histopathology/Cytology
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Form 8
O&P Multi-Test
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Form 8G
O&P Multi-Test with Giardia
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Form 9
Radiology Review
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SearchLight DNA Form
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SearchLight DNA Form Canada
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Superliver
Superliver Biopsy
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T1025
CADET BRAF/Plus